The primary responsibility of the Security Officer is to patrol the Club facilities and monitor all entrances to ensure the safety of members, guests, employees, and Club assets. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing Club security and emergency procedures.
This position is a full-time, on-site role in Augusta, GA.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Enforce security procedures for the protection of our members, guests, and employees, Club assets; recommend additional controls and/or procedural changes that may provide increased protection to the Security Management.
- Monitor entrances and perimeter for access control. This includes logging visitors on and off the premises.
- Perform systematic patrols over parking areas, Club perimeter, and cabin areas for the protection of individuals, buildings, vehicles, and property.
- Perform first aid, fire protection, traffic control, and emergency and safety procedures.
- Assist Club management in the preparation of reports related to accidents, thefts or other incidents involving members, guests, or employees.
- Conducts confidential or special investigations as requested by Security Management.
- Coordinates removal of unauthorized vehicles from the Club. Reports any unauthorized vehicles to Club management in a timely manner.
- Assists with the investigation of alleged crimes, policy violations and security breaches committed on Club premises; cooperates with law enforcement agencies in the investigation of crimes by exchanging reports and information.
- Handles Club telephone responsibilities after hours and seasonally.
- Assists in weather monitoring and implementing weather alerts.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management which are deemed to be an integral part of the job.
- Physical demands are outlined immediately below.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements described below are considered essential functions of this position due to the emergency response nature of the role.
- Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, organize or lift items up to 50 pounds.
- Constantly required to use their vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to driving a golf cart or other motorized vehicle, determining the accuracy, neatness, attention to detail, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, potentially several hours per shift.
- Ability to patrol large outdoor areas on foot.
- Ability to climb stairs, navigate inclines/declines, and enter/exit vehicles/golf carts repeatedly throughout a shift.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and cold.
- Ability to respond quickly and move at a rapid pace during emergency situations.
- Ability to respond immediately and physically intervene in emergency situations.
- Ability to run, jog, or move quickly to reach emergency locations.
- Ability to assist or evacuate individuals during emergencies.
- Ability to perform CPR and other first responder duties as required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications: Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of first aid, fire protection, traffic control, and emergency and safety policy and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to maintain proper training, license, and/or certification in first aid, emergency and safety procedures, and fire control.
- Ability to make sound and timely decisions under pressure and in emergency situations and demonstrated good judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand and apply the practical side of security/safety measures within Club culture.
- Technical proficiency to operate and troubleshoot all security operation technologies.
Relative Experience/Education:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in law enforcement, private security, or related field; or
- 4 years’ military police experience; or
- Retired Military
- High school degree or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
- Experience with and the ability to effectively manage high-stress and high-risk situations.
Required License(s):
- Possess a valid driver’s license and/or successfully complete the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program.
- Red Cross certification in basic First Aid/Emergency Response or ability to become First Responder certified.
Projected Work Schedule:
Must be available for a varying work schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
